Women’s Soccer Hosts East-Division-Leading Francis Marion on Saturday

The Matchup:
Converse (2-4-2, 0-3-1 Conference Carolinas) vs Francis Marion (6-1, 3-0 Conference Carolinas)
Location: Hayden Abney Fulp Field at Weisiger Stadium | Converse University
Series: Francis Marion leads 3-1
Last Meeting: Francis Marion won 2-1, Oct. 19, 2022
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Converse Notes:

The Valkyries enter the game after defeating regionally-ranked Lander 3-2 in their last matchup.
Despite the Bearcats outshooting the Valkyries 25-4, 13-3 in shots on goal, Converse left Greenwood with the victory after a late goal from junior midfielder Elsa Jové, her first of the season. It was the Valkyries second road victory of the season.
Freshman goalkeeper Allie Nepomuceno recorded 12 saves in the victory. It's her second-highest mark in saves for the season. Her 12 saves trail only the 15 she recorded against UNC Pembroke. Nepomuceno has recorded 17 saves since returning from a two-game absence due to injury. With a 0.783 save percentage, Nepomuceno has the third-highest percentage in Conference Carolinas.
After scoring one goal against Lander, senior defender Brooklyn Galler has scored three goals on the season. She leads the team in goals and points, three and six respectively. Five other Valkyries have scored one goal each including freshman forward Drey Nesbitt who recorded her first collegiate goal on Wednesday against Lander.

Francis Marion Notes:

The Patriots enter the game after a 2-0 victory on the road over Barton on Saturday, Sept. 23. Francis Marion is 6-1 on the season. In their three Conference Carolinas victories, they have outscored opponents 7-1.
Francis Marion was the lone representative of Conference Carolinas in the latest United Soccer Coaches southeast region poll. The Patriots were ranked eighth in the region and are the second consecutive opponent on the poll for the Valkyries.
Despite being picked eighth in the Conference Carolinas preseason poll, the Patriots are in first place in the east division with six points. They are ahead of preseason favorite and 2022 conference champion UNC Pembroke.
Sophomore forward Kristina Syragakis leads Conference Carolinas in goals scored. She has 10 in the team's first seven games. She has scored at least one goal in every game for the Patriots.